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* Notify users that puddle has be upgraded
* Notify users that puddle has be upgraded
* Provide link to new puddle location
* Provide link to new puddle location
9. Update link on left nav of disorient wiki




Additional Note: Because this is a major version upgrade of phpBB I recommend testing the upgrade on a local workstation before doing on the new web server.
Additional Note: Because this is a major version upgrade of phpBB I recommend testing the upgrade on a local workstation before doing on the new web server.

Revision as of 14:57, 11 February 2009

Work Breakdown for upgrading Puddle to phpBB 3

1. Create root for site on new host

2. Configure DNS entry for the forum pointing to new root

3. Obtain a current copy of the puddle (phpBB 2 files + MySQL database) from Speck.

4. Install and configure puddle (phpBB 2 files + database) on new web server.

5. Verify install with text group:

  • Verify new forum post, edit, delete, etc.
  • Verify smtp is functioning
  • Verify file upload (avatar)
  • Verify any other critical functionality

6. Download phpBB3 Update Package: http://www.phpbb.com/downloads/olympus.php?update=1

7. When you are ready to perform upgrade:

  • Announce to puddle community that the puddle will be down for maintenance for 24 hours
  • Disable puddle to public access
  • Get a fresh cut of puddle database
  • Refresh new build with this database cut
  • Follow instructions to upgrade new installation of puddle to phpBB 3


8. Post new index.html page on disorient.tv/forum. This page should:

  • Block users from access to old site
  • Notify users that puddle has be upgraded
  • Provide link to new puddle location

9. Update link on left nav of disorient wiki


Additional Note: Because this is a major version upgrade of phpBB I recommend testing the upgrade on a local workstation before doing on the new web server.